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Sanctioned billionaire brings High Court challenge over upkeep of London mansion

Sanctioned billionaire brings High Court challenge over upkeep of London mansion

Sanctioned billionaire brings High Court challenge over upkeep of London mansion

17 October 2023

Mikhail Fridman is subject to UK Government sanctions put in place after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


Conversion therapy ban legislation needed in King’s speech, says watchdog

Conversion therapy ban legislation needed in King’s speech, says watchdog

Conversion therapy ban legislation needed in King’s speech, says watchdog

17 October 2023

There have been years of delays and U-turns since the Conservatives first vowed to ban conversion practices in July 2018.


Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests

Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests

Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests

17 October 2023

The researchers hope their study will highlight the potential for including more seaweeds and other local freshwater plants in our diets today.


Jury to consider if police could have done more to stop Zara Aleena’s killer

Jury to consider if police could have done more to stop Zara Aleena’s killer

Jury to consider if police could have done more to stop Zara Aleena’s killer

17 October 2023

A second pre-inquest review has been held into the 35-year-old’s death.


British cat breaks Guinness World Record for loudest purr

British cat breaks Guinness World Record for loudest purr

British cat breaks Guinness World Record for loudest purr

17 October 2023

The 14-year-old moggie Bella achieved a purr which measured 54.6 decibels.


Repsol renewables ad banned over ‘large-scale’ oil and gas interests omission

Repsol renewables ad banned over ‘large-scale’ oil and gas interests omission

Repsol renewables ad banned over ‘large-scale’ oil and gas interests omission

17 October 2023

The ad for Repsol’s involvement in renewable hydrogen failed to mention that large-scale oil and gas formed the ‘vast majority’ of its business.


Sir David Attenborough says children need more opportunities to observe nature

Sir David Attenborough says children need more opportunities to observe nature

Sir David Attenborough says children need more opportunities to observe nature

17 October 2023

The naturalist’s comments come as his acclaimed show Planet Earth is moved to an earlier timeslot.


GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom

GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom

GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom

17 October 2023

A total of 62% of GMB members balloted accepted the deal.


Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK

Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK

Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK

17 October 2023

The Met Office has updated weather warnings as the second named storm of the season approaches the UK on Wednesday.


Accused told gardai ‘I did it’ days after Ashling Murphy death, court told

Accused told gardai ‘I did it’ days after Ashling Murphy death, court told

Accused told gardai ‘I did it’ days after Ashling Murphy death, court told

17 October 2023

The teacher was stabbed 11 times in the neck while out jogging, the jury heard.


KPMG to cut jobs in UK deal advisory business

KPMG to cut jobs in UK deal advisory business

KPMG to cut jobs in UK deal advisory business

17 October 2023

It is understood the move, which was first reported by the Financial Times, will affect about 110 people.


Nato may have to deal with more assertive China in far north – report

Nato may have to deal with more assertive China in far north – report

Nato may have to deal with more assertive China in far north – report

17 October 2023

A US defence adviser to Nato said Russia still has ‘significant’ defence capabilities in the region.


British girl, 13, confirmed dead following Hamas attack on Israel

British girl, 13, confirmed dead following Hamas attack on Israel

British girl, 13, confirmed dead following Hamas attack on Israel

17 October 2023

Yahel Sharabi and her mother were killed when Hamas gunmen stormed the kibbutz where she lived.


No 10 insists it is ‘confident’ in AI summit despite possible Scholz snub

No 10 insists it is ‘confident’ in AI summit despite possible Scholz snub

No 10 insists it is ‘confident’ in AI summit despite possible Scholz snub

17 October 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz could miss Rishi Sunak’s attempt to hold global talks on AI safety, according to reports.


Young loyalists looking at ‘non-political solutions’ to Irish Sea border

Young loyalists looking at ‘non-political solutions’ to Irish Sea border

Young loyalists looking at ‘non-political solutions’ to Irish Sea border

17 October 2023

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson was giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.


Man appears in court accused of protesting in abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’

Man appears in court accused of protesting in abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’

Man appears in court accused of protesting in abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’

17 October 2023

Stephen Green held a sign with a biblical verse used to protest against abortion.


Steve Bell will ‘not apologise’ for Netanyahu art after Guardian ends contract

Steve Bell will ‘not apologise’ for Netanyahu art after Guardian ends contract

Steve Bell will ‘not apologise’ for Netanyahu art after Guardian ends contract

17 October 2023

The sketch of Benjamin Netanyahu shows him preparing to operate on his own stomach wearing boxing gloves.


Health Secretary casts doubt on taxing or banning of ultra-processed baby foods

Health Secretary casts doubt on taxing or banning of ultra-processed baby foods

Health Secretary casts doubt on taxing or banning of ultra-processed baby foods

17 October 2023

‘I don’t think we should be taxing and banning things,’ Steve Barclay told MPs.


Councils ‘underperforming’ on climate change action, say campaigners

Councils ‘underperforming’ on climate change action, say campaigners

Councils ‘underperforming’ on climate change action, say campaigners

17 October 2023

A series of scorecards suggests councils are struggling to take action on getting to net zero.


Majority of public overestimates asylum seeker numbers in UK – charity poll

Majority of public overestimates asylum seeker numbers in UK – charity poll

Majority of public overestimates asylum seeker numbers in UK – charity poll

17 October 2023

The British Red Cross said conversations around refugees and asylum issues ‘can be polarising and often includes misconceptions’.


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